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YL53 UCZ

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,740 mi
Last recorded166,740 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 UCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 166,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,988 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 150,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,480 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 135,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 111,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,368 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 104,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper strut mounting bearing stiff

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bump stop broken

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear bump stop broken

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,256 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,623 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 64,623 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on the inside edge

N/S/R shock absorber bump stop broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 55,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,274 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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YL53 UCZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL53 UCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 UCZ registered?

YL53 UCZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is YL53 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 UCZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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